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Why buy a refurbished phone?

Why buy a refurbished phone?

In today’s world, having a smartphone is a must. Smartphones have developed and have also become more expensive for the everyday person to buy.

If you want an all-singing, all-dancing top model phone, you’ll have to pay.

The better the phone, the more you’ll pay over the contract term because there is no such thing as a free £600 smartphone. At Blue Whale Eco, we guarantee that you buy exactly what is shown without tying you down to a contract.

What if you could have a phone that’s new to you for much less?

Buying a refurbished phone can dramatically cut the cost of your new handset or your new contract, but will the phone be any good? Before being put on sale, all refurbished phones have been thoroughly tested to ensure they’re in full working order.

In keeping with the Data Protection Act, the seller will securely wipe any data on the phone, so you’ll be starting afresh.

What are the pros of a refurbished phone, and is one right for you?

  • It’s cheaper – A refurbished phone can save you hundreds of pounds upfront or over the lifetime of the contract.
  • It’s been professionally checked and repaired, unlike a second-hand phone.
  • There will be a warranty period (although it’s essential to check how long).
  • It’s more affordable if you want to buy the phone outright and use a cheaper, less restrictive SIM-only or pay-as-you-go contract.
  • As well as extensive testing, the company has to wipe any data left by the previous owner or risk falling foul of the Data Protection Act.
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Know What You’re Buying

Not every company defines refurbished the same way. Buying a refurbished phone can come with all the perks you would expect to buy new.

A refurbished device will be put through rigorous tests to ensure it is in full working order. Suppliers will grade the phone on its physical appearance alone. A device that is a ‘Good’ standard will have some minor wear and tear, whereas ‘As New’ does what it says on the tin.

Phones have a longer life cycle than is commonly thought

One of the most common misconceptions is that phones have a short life cycle. Phones work just like new ones when they are repaired professionally. When bad parts are replaced with entirely new ones and batteries are replaced, for example, the phones’ lifespans rise to a whole new level. Simply put: the age of the phone no longer matters when it has been thoroughly repaired.

Environmental Considerations

Environmental conservation has become a centre of attention over the past few years because of various concerns. If you care about the environment, buying refurbished rather than brand new is a great way to help the planet. Reusing rather than recycling a phone for its parts is a great way to prolong its lifespan.

As you can see, there are plenty of reasons why we feel like it makes sense to opt for a refurbished phone. Why not head to our homepage to see our latest deals on the best models of mobile phones?

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Mobile Phone Refurbishment

Mobile Phone Refurbishment

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Mobile Phone Refurbishment

Mobile Phone Refurbishment

Mobile phones have become part of our daily lives, although they make life convenient for us, we need to think of their environmental impact.

At Blue Whale Eco, we make use of specialised skills to refurbish used mobile phones that would otherwise be making their way to scrap or landfill. Not only do we help the Environment, but we also do our best to help our customers find the perfect refurbished phone.

Why choose refurbished?

Most significantly, you can save money. Buying a used phone isn’t the same as buying refurbished. With a used phone, any faults or issues will still be there. When you buy a refurbished phone, you can be sure that the handset you’re buying has been checked to make sure it’s working perfectly, tested, and reconditioned.

What Blue Whale Eco do when refurbishing Mobile Phones?

All phones are refurbished to the highest standards by our team of highly-skilled, fully trained and experienced technicians.

  • We replace cosmetic parts – By working with mobile phone retailers, we can repair any kind of cosmetic part of a mobile device to look brand new.
  • We repaint cosmetic parts – For devices to look flawless and like new without replacing any parts, we repaint cosmetic parts.
  • Reconfiguring and clearing the software on each device – In order for your device to work at full speed again, we can clear or reconfigure the software on your device; this also saves scrapping mobile devices.
  • Repackage mobile phones – We will repackage your device to keep it looking pristine after being refurbished.
  • Reconfiguring security seals on refurbished phones – Security and safety of data is an essential part of your mobile phone; we can reconfigure the security seal to ensure your device is up to date with security software.
  • We repair and refurbish LCD phone screens – To replace, repair, or refurbish LCD screens on devices, we work with mobile phone retailers to ensure great screen quality.
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What Does Phone Refurbishment Process Involve?

Refurbished phones are beneficial for those who don’t want to spend a huge amount on a brand new smartphone. The handsets we supply at Blue Whale Eco are thoroughly tested and functional because they go through a complete refurbishment process. They are carefully examined, repaired with original replacement parts, and tested to ensure their good quality and performance.

After a full inspection, the phones are polished, repackaged, and made available for resale.

Fully Inspected, serviced and tested

Many people avoid refurbished phones because they automatically assume they must be damaged or faulty in some way. However, a refurbished phone is likely to be in just as good of a condition as a new phone.

Every phone that we sell at Blue Whale Eco is refurbished, whether its intact or damaged, has to go through extensive inspections and tests.

They’re much Better for the Environment

As consumers, we don’t always give due consideration to the environmental impact of the products that we buy and use. But mobile phones have a significant impact on the Environment, as well as using up resources that are ultimately finite.

By purchasing a refurbished phone, you are ensuring that the device stays out of landfill sites, and does not directly cause any environmental damage.

Purchasing a refurbished phone could work better and more reliably than a brand new phone, and more so than a second-hand device. In many ways, when purchasing a refurbished phone, you often have little to lose and everything to gain.

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Mobile Phone Recycling

Mobile Phone Recycling

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Mobile Phone Recycling

Today, more than 5 billion mobile phone users in the world and more than half of them are smartphone users.

The way mobile phones are used today is much more different than 15 years ago. Advancements in technology and telecommunication gadgets have changed our everyday lives.

The number of mobile phones being recycled is rising at an alarming rate. This is because the product life cycle of mobile phones is getting shorter every year. Recycling or reusing old mobile phones can significantly help to save the environment.

The importance of recycling old mobile phones

While mobile phones are non-biodegradable devices, they do contain a vast range of materials that can be separated for recycling or used in new products. This process saves resources, energy and helps to reduce pollution.

It creates safer conditions, saves energy, reduces the need for raw materials, and keeps materials out of the landfill.

Benefits of recycling Mobile Phones:

  • Conserving the environment – Mobile phones contain hazardous materials when mobile phones are thrown away and are burnt; these toxic metals are released into the environment polluting it. By recycling, these hazardous materials are recycled and reused without polluting the environment.
  • Saves energy – Did you know that by recycling a mobile phone you are conserving energy? One recycled mobile phone saves enough energy to charge a laptop for about 44 hours.
  • It helps slow the mining process – Mobile phones are made of valuable minerals that are increasingly becoming scarce, yet they can be recovered if recycled. This cuts down the number of minerals mined to create new mobile phones.
  • Prevent health problems – The toxic materials contained in a mobile phone cause not only environmental pollution but also poses serious health concerns for both animals and humans. For example, lead is known to cause cancer and affect cognitive functions in humans.
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How we recycle Mobile Phones

At Blue Whale Eco, we provide reliable recycling solutions for scrap mobile phones. Most old or broken mobile phones end up in the rubbish whereas recycling is a better alternative.

As a recycling consultancy, we buy scrap and BER devices from mobile phone retailers and operators, repair companies and insurance companies. We also recycle mobile phones to help raise funds for charities.

Safe and Secure Recycling

Our recycling process conforms to guidelines put in place by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling scheme (WEEE), ensuring complete compliance of legislation when recycling unusable or faulty mobile devices.

With over eight years of experience in the recycling industry, Blue Whale Eco has the skills to set up the right strategies for reusing and recycling mobile phones in the UK.

Data Destruction when Recycling Mobile Phones

It is vital to ensure that your data is removed from your mobile phone before you pass it on or send it for recycling. Data destruction is an integral part of safe and secure recycling and sensitive data must be entirely deleted from each device.

Blue Whale Eco complies with the Data Destruction Act 1998 and ensures that all devices are handled most professionally.

Remember, the next time you get a new phone, don’t disregard your old one or throw it in the bin. Instead, consider either recycling.

Recycling your phone can reduce pollution, so what are you waiting for? Get recycling your old phones now!

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